Certificate IV in Social Housing
The Certificate IV in Social Housing is designed for those wanting to support people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Delivered face-to-face and online, this course helps students develop the skills and knowledge to work effectively in delivering social housing services and support.
Upon completion, graduates will have the practical skills and knowledge to work in accommodation support, community housing resources, early intervention homelessness, youth housing support and more.Introducing Swintopia. Launching 12 August.
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Duration
12 months Workplace or Employer delivery (for those currently employed in the housing or homelessness sector). Workplace or Employer delivery is online and supported with compulsory monthly Saturday workshops at Hawthorn campus
Intakes
Workplace (August) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Workplace Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate IV in Social Housing is ideal for people who work in delivering social housing services and support to tenants, residents, applicants and the community, including clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. This delivery model is structured to suit those already working in the housing or homelessness sector. It is 12 months duration with study undertaken in a blended model with online delivery, compulsory monthly Saturday workshops, and practical assessment in the student's workplace.
Course structure
To be awarded this qualification, students need to complete and be deemed competent in 15 units (8 core and 7 electives).
Units of study
Core units
Work with Diverse People (CHCDIV001)
Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003)
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (CHCSOH001)
Work with clients within the social housing system (CHCSOH010)
Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)
Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)
Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services (CHCSOH002)
Elective units
Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
Recognise & respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)
Represent organisations in court or tribunal (CHCADV004)
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management (CHCCSM005)
Implement trauma informed care (CHCMHS013)
Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Possible occupational roles may be found in a range of organisations that provide services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and/or social housing.
Positions may include:
- accommodation support worker
- community housing resources worker
- early Intervention homelessness worker
- housing assistant
- youth housing support worker
Aims and objectives
The course aims to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and values to work effectively with people in the housing and homelessness sectors.
Graduate skills
On completion of this qualification, graduates will be expected to work under limited supervision in an administrative and/or assisting capacity in delivering housing support services in the social housing sector.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Social HousingEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $6,330 | $1,060 | $212 |
Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 900.
Entry requirements
Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies
Additional requirements
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- Workplace or employer model (for those already working in the housing or homelessness sector)
Applicants need to provide evidence with their application:
- At least 12 months experience working in the housing and/or homelessness sector. Submit your current resume/CV.
- Currently employed in the sector for a minimum of 21 hours per week. Submit a letter from your current employer on company letterhead substantiating work experience, current employment role, duration and number of hours per week worked
How to apply
Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.